About EMDR Healing Therapy
We help individuals develop resilience, improve relationships & create meaningful, balanced lives.
Years of Experience in the Medical Field.
Welcome to EMDR Healing Therapy
Hi, I’m Karem Smith
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT105577) and EMDRIA-Certified clinician, founder of EMDR Healing Therapy, Inc. I help adults heal from trauma, reclaim confidence, and build healthier relationships. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you can process your experiences and reconnect with yourself.
Working Together for a Healthy Life
What Working With Me Feels Like
• Sessions tailored to your needs
• Practical tools to work through challenges
• Relief from anxiety, depression, or complex PTSD
• Guidance for parenting, communication, and relationship patterns
• Focus on root causes, not just symptoms
Every session is compassionate, practical, and paced around you. You are the expert on your story, and I’m here to guide your healing.
Therapy Approaches I Use
We are in-network with the following insurance plans:
Aetna, Optum, Oxford, Quest Behavioral Health, UnitedHealthcare (UHC | UBH)
Out-of-network: We provide a superbill after each session so you can submit to your insurance for potential reimbursement.
Experience That Matters
I provide individual therapy for adults (18+) and manage care from start to finish.
Previous Roles Include:
• The Green Room Psychological Services, Inc. – trauma, anxiety, panic, EMDR, symptom tracking
• Reproductive Mental Health & Wellness – infertility, pregnancy loss, postpartum support, supervision
• San Diego Divorce Counseling Center – relational trauma, self-worth, communication
Core Beliefs:
• Therapy should be personalized
• Healing can happen faster than you think
• Everyone deserves to feel unstuck and empowered
We’ll Help you Manage a Range of Conditions
Education & Credentials
• Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, National University, San Diego – Graduated with Distinction
• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, San Diego State University
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT105577)
• EMDR Trained (2018) and EMDRIA-Certified (2021) — completing advanced training and certification through EMDRIA, a process that takes several years and represents a high level of clinical expertise and skill in trauma treatment.
• Specialized training in Perinatal Mental Health, Internal Family Systems (IFS) for Complex PTSD, Parenting Strategies, and Trauma Assessments (GAD-7, PHQ-9, PCL-5)
• Five years of experience teaching Parenting Classes, helping parents build calm, confident, and effective strategies.
Take the First Step
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected? You don’t need to wait to start healing. Whether it’s anxiety, depression, grief, or relationship struggles, I’m here to support you.
Start with a free 15-minute consultation—we’ll talk about your goals and what therapy could look like for you.
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